2016 NFL Draft: Round 1 Order and Sleeper Prospects to Monitor

The 2016 NFL draft didn't need more intrigue but got it anyway with the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams agreeing to a deal for the top pick.

Los Angeles acquiring the top pick and Tennessee moving down to No. 15, according to Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com, does much more than shake up the order.

Such an order alteration means a new player at No. 1 and a domino effect all the way down the board, shifting draft strategy, how each position falls and what sort of sleeper picks can make it into the opening round. 

It's a wild time, as well as a good time as any to catch up on all the scenarios with the draft approaching. Here's an updated look at the draft with an emphasis on sleepers to know after the jump. 

2016 NFL Mock Draft

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Los Angeles Rams	Jared Goff	QB	California
2	Cleveland Browns	Carson Wentz	QB	North Dakota State
3	San Diego Chargers	Jalen Ramsey	CB/S	Florida State
4	Dallas Cowboys	Myles Jack	LB	UCLA
5	Jacksonville Jaguars	Vernon Hargreaves III	CB	Florida
6	Baltimore Ravens	Laremy Tunsil	OT	Ole Miss
7	San Francisco 49ers	Joey Bosa	DL	Ohio State
8	Philadelphia Eagles	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	Ohio State
9	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Darron Lee	LB	Ohio State
10	New York Giants	Reggie Ragland	LB	Alabama
11	Chicago Bears	DeForest Buckner	DE	Oregon
12	New Orleans Saints	Noah Spence	DE/LB	Eastern Kentucky
13	Miami Dolphins	Mackensie Alexander	CB	Clemson
14	Oakland Raiders	William Jackson III	CB	Houston
15	Tennessee Titans	Ronnie Stanley	OT	Notre Dame
16	Detroit Lions	Jack Conklin	OT	Michigan State
17	Atlanta Falcons	Shaq Lawson	LB	Clemson
18	Indianapolis Colts	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
19	Buffalo Bills	Paxton Lynch	QB	Memphis
20	New York Jets	Jonathan Bullard	DE	Florida
21	Washington	Corey Coleman	WR	Baylor
22	Houston Texans	Robert Nkemdiche	DL	Ole Miss
23	Minnesota Vikings	Josh Doctson	WR	TCU
24	Cincinnati Bengals	Laquon Treadwell	WR	Ole Miss
25	Pittsburgh Steelers	Eli Apple	CB	Ohio State
26	Seattle Seahawks	Leonard Floyd	LB	Georgia
27	Green Bay Packers	Sheldon Rankins	DT	Louisville
28	Kansas City Chiefs	Michael Thomas	WR	Ohio State
29	Arizona Cardinals	Nile Lawrence-Stample	DT	Florida State
30	Carolina Panthers	Kevin Dodd	DE	Clemson
31	Denver Broncos	Jason Spriggs	OT	Indiana

Sleeper Prospects to Monitor

14. Oakland Raiders: William Jackson III, CB, Houston

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When one thinks about cornerback in this year's draft, the mind immediately goes to a versatile defender such as Jalen Ramsey or a pure corner like Vernon Hargreaves.

William Jackson III is the definition of a late riser, but he's absolutely a sleeper worth watching to see just how high his stock can soar before the big day.

While somewhat mired with Houston, those who watch film continue to love what they see from Jackson, who comes in at 6'0" and 189 pounds. Lanky, tall and athletic is the way the NFL continues to go at corner as wideouts continue to get bigger and more freakish, too.

Jackson fully emerged recently when ESPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr. slapped him 15th on a big board: "He has moved up during the draft process, showing above-average physical traits that are right in line with what you see on tape. Going into January, he was a second-round pick, but I think he's firmly in the first round now, and potentially the second cornerback drafted."

Given what seems like a surefire run on cornerbacks each year now given the position's importance, don't find it surprising to see Jackson right in the thick of things. 

Oakland at No. 14 seems like the perfect fit. The Raiders love their bigger corners who can play on an island, and after the team added Reggie Nelson this offseason, adding a young complement in the back end of the defense could work wonders for a young team looking ready to compete for the playoffs.

30. Carolina Panthers: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson

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It's much of the same story when it comes to rushers with so many names overshadowing a guy like Clemson's Kevin Dodd. 

Dodd has trouble even making a name for himself over fellow teammate Shaq Lawson, who put in years of quality work compared to Dodd's obvious upside in limited snaps.

Still, said upside has Dodd as one of the sleepers in this year's draft that nobody can seem to get a handle on when it comes to draft positioning. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein explained this dynamic best:

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The arrow is pointed up for Dodd who finished the season with a streak of five consecutive games with a sack. Dodd already looks the part of an NFL defensive end and his desire to make plays coupled with his physical traits and talent should have him shooting up draft boards. His lack of college snaps could preclude him from being "pro­ ready", but his instincts and football intelligence should expedite the learning process. 

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Call it an interesting time for high-upside rushers, though. Dodd is a guy who might boom or bust, sure, but if he finds his way into a strong rotation, the boom certainly outweighs the bust factor.

Look at a team like the Carolina Panthers at No. 30. Kawann Short (11 sacks) and Co. amassed 44 sacks last year, but adding Dodd to the mix would only strengthen the league's best line and ensure his long-term success.

Should this scenario pan out, the globe won't have a choice but to stop sleeping on Dodd as a guy who can come in and help right away.

31. Denver Broncos: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

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Offensive linemen are boring, which is what makes it so hard to keep up with the inbound class and for guys like Indiana's Jason Spriggs to fall into sleeper territory. 

Spriggs doesn't figure to hang there long, though, not after his arrival at the next level and immediate contributions become apparent.

A former tight end, Spriggs is a freak of an athlete at 6'6" and 301 pounds who measured among the best at his position in the 40-yard dash, bench press, broad jump and 20-yard shuttle at the combine.

With an ability to explode off an edge with quickness and contain rushers, Spriggs is hot on the radar of NFL teams, even if he's not getting the headlines behind bigger names. NFL.com's Bucky Brooks explained how Spriggs continues to climb:

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Springs showed exceptional balance, body control and agility executing lateral slides and kick-step maneuvers. Most importantly, he appeared light on his feet when instructed to flip and turn in agility drills. With ultra-athletic offensive tackles always coveted at a premium, Spriggs' solid performances at the NFL Scouting Combine and the Senior Bowl have raised his status in a major way.

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Now the Denver Broncos just have to hope Spriggs doesn't climb boards any higher than he has.

Denver inked Russell Okung to a deal, but grooming Spriggs on the inside and having an insurance policy on the edges in case of injury isn't a terrible idea. And it sure beats reaching on a quarterback with the last pick in the round, especially in an iffy class when the trend seems to be building the trenches first.

Stats courtesy of NFL.com and are accurate as of April 14. All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus.